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It’s time to simplify those snails and boots! I show you how I would do it in these step-by-step demos for the level 1 CSI project. Make sure to check back tomorrow for my level 2 demonstrations!
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@bjuarez7_1
2d
This turned out better than I expected but after watching the demo I see differences in the approach I’ll consider going forward. Still working on my straight lines too. Boots are next.
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2d
This is perfect! Good luck with the boots 👍
Stevie Yaas
4d
Sharing progress and feedback is definitely welcome. I wanted to do the boots again after the demo but thought I would try another image to mix it up. I got really tired of the laces. I tried to keep my lines confident and spent less time on this one. I also learned why it’s better not to draw on the back of sketch book pages. 😬🤣
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3d
This looks really good. The lines you have so far are clear and communicate the boots well.
I added a few more lines between the boots. These might help your drawing.
Keep it up 👍
Sandra Süsser
4d
Level 1 CSI project. No feedback needed, just sharing my progress.
I wasn’t really motivated to do the shoe details, so there’s just a rough lay-in for the laces.
Julia
5d
Somehow I feel like my “After Demo” attempts got a little worse? With my second attempts, I tried to shift my focus more towards line quality and making confident lines.
Feedback is welcome! Thank you :)
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3d
You’re learning a new skill. It’s normal to drop in level a touch to learn the new way to draw. Practicing the longer lines will make your drawings better over time.
Shane Cruise
6d
The wood was the hardest part. Lol. The boots were much harder than the snail. Criticism is welcome. I’ll do the lvl 2 tomorrow.
Julia
5d
I also found the boots to be challenging. But I definitely see some confident lines in your drawings, especially in the curves and laces of the right boot!
@dudmanius
9d
These were done before watching the demo. Any critique or feedback is very much appreciated :)
Katie King
10d
These were both before watching the demo. I think I'll try the camel now that I have watched the demo and see if I can improve my line quality some. I think I get hung up on trying to match the image more than I am focusing on clean, confident lines, so I will keep that in mind next round.
Shane Cruise
6d
I think the same thing is happening to me.
Richard W
12d
Here is my sketch.
I've just realized I drew the 2 boots as separate pieces and did not respect their placement.
I believe my lines still lack of confidence :-(
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12d
The way you draw is very organic and I like it.
Joel Calhoun
13d
My first two. I would say that I’m really disappointed in these, but in reality this is some of the best drawing I’ve done. I am a complete noob haha. Yes the heels on the boots weren’t on the same plane, but I’ve learned from my mistake. I welcome any feedback :)
Nancy Larson
15d
Feeling a bit dissatisfied with my process of doing the boots the first time (left pic), I re-did them a second time after watching the demo (right pic). They both look like boots but...
Julia
5d
Hi Nancy! I see so much improvement in your second attempt. Your lines flow better and look more confident. Just by looking at these images I can tell that a lot of learning is happening, keep up the great work!
Lucas Santos
19d
Well, it took me some time, but I did it! Now I'm going to check out the demo, eheh!
Luca Vigani
19d
Simplify to CSI - Level 1, Part Two: Boots
The first drawing was made before watching the demo video. I think it lacks of straight lines so I tried a second attempt with another picture.
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19d
Good for you for self-critiquing and applying what you learned, these turned out great! You definitely have a good mix of curves and straights in your second pair.
Luca Vigani
19d
Simplify to CSI - Level 1, Part One: Snails
The first drawing was made before watching the demo video. I made a second attempt with another picture trying to improve the lines.
@621
23d
Pre Video
Leen AW
23d
I sketched both the snail and the boots before watching the demo. The snail was easy, but the boots were extremely challenging—I almost gave up on them, it took me forever to finish but in the end, I’m happy with the results.
Stevie Yaas
24d
This was a very interesting exercise. The snail was easy enough. The boots and the laces especially were definitely challenging. I fear I didn't simplify enough. Let me know. I was happy to find when I watched the demo that I followed a very similar process. I will try the level 2 references next. Looking forward to some feedback! 😊
Stevie Yaas
23d
I just finished the boot demo and realize the issue is not a lack of simplicity, it is a lack of confidence in my lines. I am going to try the boots again.
Blex
26d
snail went ok but i had to give up on the boots, i'm not capable enough to draw that yet
Nitzani
26d
Your post invited me to consider how I'd feel in this situation.
This is what I'd want to say, then:
Give yourself a break and return back to it.
Don't press yourself into it applying expectations - try the energy of curiosity, and don't care if it's not perfect realism. Getting the feel for it is a good start
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26d
The boots are not a lost cause at all and you are totally capable enough to draw them. You're practically finished! They're meant to be a challenging exercise. I think if you gave it one more pass you can 100% it.
Sometimes the best thing I can do when I'm working on something that is starting to frustrate me is to come back to it 30mins to an hour later. Usually I will see much more clearly what was giving me problems.
@deepti04
1mo
hello ! it took me longer than expected to get back . and as for the boots , i don't know but somehow i went with the straight lines more , though i now realize that it makes the the drawing more kind of rigid and complex. i'll work on that ..... critiques much awaited. Thank you!
And fellow students, i really hope we all get better and get where we want to be. Good Luck ! everyone :)
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1mo
These are great. I love the enthusiasm
Philippe
1mo
Too scared to do the laces.
@deepti04
1mo
i was scared too, but then i jumped into it at the count of 3. please don't worry . Hope you' ll give it a try :)
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1mo
Don't be scared! It's a great challenge. You have a wonderful start here, maybe you can come back to it and give it a try later :)
@turncoda
1mo
I really appreciated the challenge of both the messy boot laces and the striations of the snail's shell. Felt really daunting at first but I'm glad I kept at it.
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